Flood’s lessons linger in Kratie
When 41-year-old Pheng Seng’s brick-making business was ravaged by flood in Kratie province a year ago, he lost about US$5,000. … Kratie town also flooded this time a year ago. It was so bad that speedboats were seen zipping through the streets past submerged motorcycles with only the mirrors peaking above the waters like periscopes. … Since last year’s floods, which hit five Kratie districts, damaging thousands of hectares of rice fields, homes, schools and roads – affecting thousands of families – the local authority has created a prevention plan and tried to educate residents in safeguarding against floods, Kratie town Deputy Governor Koy Sambo said yesterday. … Despite also creating a flood disaster fund and investing in items such speedboats, Sambo said the authority was concerned about more flooding. …
